How does old person hypertension do

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Hypertension is a common disease of the elderly, if the nursing is not good, it will not only affect the life of patients in their later years, but also cause a series of complications, such as stroke, coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction and so on. At the same time, it will bring a lot of inconvenience to patients and children. How should we take care of the elderly at ordinary times? Recently, I went to ask a doctor about this, and the doctor also gave me a related reply. Now I'll share what I know with you. I hope it can help you.

How does old person hypertension do

First: because the psychology of the elderly is relatively fragile, it is easy to associate high blood pressure with stroke, myocardial infarction, etc., which often makes their mood in a bad state. Therefore, we should give them the necessary explanation and comfort, help them build up the confidence to overcome the disease, and avoid their emotional excitement, excessive tension and anxiety.

Second, we should also let the elderly take part in more physical exercise, so as to enhance their physique. We should also go out for a walk with them every day or play their favorite music to them. At the same time, they should also maintain a certain amount of potassium, calcium intake and low sodium diet, and give them more potassium rich foods, such as vegetables and fruits.

Third: at present, drug treatment is the main treatment of hypertension in the elderly. So we should let them insist on long-term oral medication, but also should gradually reduce blood pressure, and not too eager to cure their own disease, and excessive medication, which will endanger their lives.

matters needing attention

At the same time, if patients have any side effects, they should timely report to the doctor and adjust the medication. In addition, in the course of application of antihypertensive drugs, elderly patients should move slowly when they sit up and stand up.